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Brain root coral
Lobophyllia corymbosa (Forskal, 1775)
AnimalsCnidariaHard corals (Scleractinians or Madreporaria)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandMayotteNew CaledoniaPolynesiaRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Madréporaire lobophylleFrench (France)
- Madréporaire lobophylle (site sous les mersFrench (France)
- Mais je pense qu'on peut trouver mieux)French (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LAMARE Véronique in : DORIS, 02/02/2013 : Lobophyllia corymbosa (Forskal, 1775), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2570
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Lobophyllia corymbosa (Forskal, 1775), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2067
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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